Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Director of Sourcing Excellence & Transformation based in Ridgefield, CT. This leader will drive the sourcing vision and ensure operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in purchasing and sourcing, with a focus on governance and digitalization.

Ideal candidates will have a proven history of strategic project leadership and contract management, alongside essential skills in SAP systems and data analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau. The position allows for telecommuting and entails up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role (Bachelor's degree).
• Must have 8 years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role (Master's degree).
• Experience with digitalization and sustainable sourcing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sourcing vision, mission, and strategy for the U.S. market.
• Enhance sourcing capabilities through transformation and innovation.
• Oversee performance management, data analytics, governance, and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation preparation and execution

Contract management

Governance and compliance enablement

Strategic project leadership

Risk and value management

Project portfolio management

SAP systems (Ariba, WeBuy Sourcing, WeBuy Procurement, S/4HANA ERP)

Performance indicator tool (Power BI or Tableau)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation at Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation in Ridgefield, CT (Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from this office 20% of the time).

Job Duties

Serves as a key leader within Global Business Services (GBS) Sourcing, focused on the U.S. market. Drives the sourcing vision, mission, and strategy while ensuring operational efficiency in a highly regulated environment. Aligns U.S. priorities with global Sourcing Excellence & Transformation (SE&T) initiatives and reports directly to the Vice President, Head of Purchasing in the U.S. Enhances Boehringer Ingelheim’s sourcing capabilities through excellence, transformation, and innovation. Translates global strategies into U.S.-specific actions and manages the sourcing business portfolio. Oversees performance management, data analytics, governance, compliance, and project portfolio management. Promotes digitalization and sustainable sourcing while ensuring adherence to U.S. laws and global standards. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and the global Head of SE&T to ensure harmonized solutions. Ensures sourcing strategies deliver value, mitigate risk, and foster continuous improvement across local and global operations.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week (8:00am to 5:00pm).

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Business, Engineering or related field and ten (10) years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role OR Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Business, Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role. Must have seven (7) years of experience with negotiation preparation and execution and contract management. Must have five (5) years of experience with governance and compliance enablement; strategic project leadership; risk and value management; project portfolio management; SAP systems, including Ariba, WeBuy Sourcing, WeBuy Procurement, and S/4HANA ERP; working across different business functions and with global partners; and working in different roles within procurement, including sourcing, purchasing, and compliance. Must have three (3) years of experience with dashboard performance indicator tool, including Power BI or Tableau. Up to 30% domestic and international travel required.

For more information, visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com